Denver cyclists have been voicing their frustration with blocked and unprotected bike lanes in front of STK Steakhouse on Market Street, but the city transportation department is siding with the restaurant.

STK Steakhouse at 1550 Market Street has a permitted loading zone on Market Street between 15th and 16th streets. During the day, the curb in front of the restaurant is used for unloading, but after 5 p.m. the curb is used for a valet service and rideshare pick ups and drop offs.

According to Loren Hansen, the chair of the Mayor Bicycle Advisory Committee, the arrangement is forcing cyclists into a lane used by cars and six different bus routes, putting them at increased risk. This comes as complaints about blocked bike lanes increase in Denver , and, for Hansen, "it's hard to s

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